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2008-09 registration has begun. Contact 410-647-5843 for forms and information.
Non-refundable registration fee of $75 plus two weeks tuition payment required at registration. Cost is $65 per week during the school year.
INCLEMENT WEATHER REMINDER: If Anne Arundel County Public Schools close early or close for the day due to inclement weather, the After School Middle School Program is also closed.
To help you register, we have provided printable forms at the links listed below:
1. Registration and Program Information Manual (Word)
2. 1214 Emergency Form
3. 1215 Health Inventory Form
4. DHMH 896 Immunization Certificate (to be filled out by doctor's office)
To provide a safe, supervised, & enriching after school environment that meets the developmental needs of middle school age youth.
* Recreational activities (both indoor and outdoor) designed to meet the physical and social needs of middle school-age students.
* Homework and study time with staff assistance.
* A variety of scheduled activities, including craft projects, game playing, occasional movies, group and socialization skill-building, & community service.
* An emotional climate characterized by positive interaction of staff members with students, as well as parental involvement and support capacities.
We desire to offer an option for children who may otherwise wait alone at home or with siblings or peers until parents return from work.
Days & Times: 2:00pm - 6pm every day SPMS is in session. Program will open early on days when SPMS dismisses early for any reason other than inclement weather (such as staff in-service training days or SPMS early closure due to mechanical, heating or electrical problems, etc.)
Inclement Weather Policy: When SPMS is closed for the whole day or early for reasons of weather, program will also be closed.
Cost: $65/week (5-day session, fee includes daily snack) Payments are due by the end of the 2nd week in each billing period. Failure to make payments on time may result in a late fee. Receipts are provided for each payment which may be used for income tax preparation purposes.
Location: Holy Grounds Youth Center
Transportation: Provided by school bus (#124 for 2007-08) from Severna Park Middle School. Within walking distance of Severn School and St. John the Evangelist Catholic School.
Maximum Enrollment: 35 students
Food: One healthful snack per day is provided. Drinks include milk and fruit juice. Food includes fresh fruits, cheese and crackers, Goldfish crackers, pretzels, chips with salsa, pizza and assorted cookies (such as Ginger Snaps, Oatmeal Cookies and Vanilla Wafers)
Sample Schedule:
2:50-3:15pm - Transition time with snack
3:15-3:35pm - 1A - Group A - Physical Activity and Group B - Creative Activity
3:34-4:00pm - 1B - Group A - Creative Activity and Group B - Physical Activity
4:00-4:45pm - Quiet Time and Homework
4:45-6:00pm - Active Time and Elective Activities
Departure Policy: Only parents or parent-authorized persons may pick up a student. Authorization must be in written form signed by the parent. The authorized person picking up a student must enter the building and personally sign the student out each and every day.
** The ASMS program is a licensed child care provider through the Maryland Department of Education's Child Care Administration.
For additional information or if you have questions, contact the Center's office at:
phone: 410-647-5843
fax: 410-647-8122
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